Chapter 7 Mass Movement Flashcards
1
Q
What is soil creep?
A
It is the very slow movement of soil, at about 1cm a year.
2
Q
What is a landslide?
A
It is the rapid movement of rock and soil down a slope
3
Q
What is mass movement?
A
It is the movement of loose earth materials called regolith that moves down a slope by the force of gravity.
